Zelenskyy’s diplomatic play for Trump  – POLITICO

Zelenskyy’s diplomatic play for Trump  – POLITICO

And unlike others in Trump’s MAGA circle, Kellogg welcomed President Joe Biden’s decision to approve Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia, saying it has given Trump “more leverage” and adding that “it gives President Trump more ability to pivot from that.” Contrast that with the howls of protest over the … Read more

With Trump looming, European defense ministers want to invest in military equipment – POLITICO

With Trump looming, European defense ministers want to invest in military equipment – POLITICO

Pistorius was hosting his counterparts in a new format that U.K. Defence Secretary John Healy dubbed “E5.” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine plus years of badgering by the U.S. is having an impact. France and Germany reached NATO’s spending target of at least 2 percent GDP this year, although Italy still falls short. The U.K. is over … Read more

West must not set ‘red lines’ in helping Ukraine, France says – POLITICO

West must not set ‘red lines’ in helping Ukraine, France says – POLITICO

After Kyiv reportedly began deploying the weapons last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Kremlin reserved “the right” to strike military targets of countries that had supplied the missiles to Ukraine. But Germany has repeatedly refused to join its allies in providing similar weapons. On Friday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz again ruled out sending … Read more

Russia’s ‘aggressive’ cyber warfare poses threat to NATO, UK warns – POLITICO

Russia’s ‘aggressive’ cyber warfare poses threat to NATO, UK warns – POLITICO

The comments come as tensions between NATO and Russia reach a new high. Russian President Vladimir Putin last week warned that the war in Ukraine had taken on “a global character” after the U.K., the United States and France authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. That means Moscow is … Read more

NATO’s Rutte talks ‘global security’ with Trump in Florida – POLITICO

NATO’s Rutte talks ‘global security’ with Trump in Florida – POLITICO

It comes amid rising fears among European countries over Trump’s impact on the alliance, given his previous comments questioning the value of NATO and threatening not to defend members who don’t pay enough into the organization. Rutte, who formally became NATO’s secretary-general in October, also met with U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz, Trump’s pick for national … Read more

Russia to continue testing new missile in combat, says Putin – POLITICO

Russia to continue testing new missile in combat, says Putin – POLITICO

In a press conference on Friday, Putin said that the so-called Oreshnik high-speed missile had been successfully tested on Dnipro and that he intends to continue using the weapon on the battlefield. “We will continue these trials, including in combat environment, depending on the situation and security threats to Russia,” Putin said, according to the … Read more

Threat of global war ‘serious and real,’ Poland’s Tusk warns – POLITICO

Threat of global war ‘serious and real,’ Poland’s Tusk warns – POLITICO

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed early Friday that Moscow fired a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile into Ukraine on Thursday in response to Kyiv’s use of advanced weapons provided by the United States and the United Kingdom earlier this week. Responding to Putin’s announcement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia’s decision was a sign of … Read more

Putin confirms Russia fired new ballistic missile at Ukraine – POLITICO

Putin confirms Russia fired new ballistic missile at Ukraine – POLITICO

The move comes after U.S. President Joe Biden reversed his long-standing position and authorized Kyiv’s use of American-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets within Russia last weekend, prompting Ukraine to use U.S.-manufactured Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, to strike Russia’s Bryansk region on Tuesday. Ukraine also reportedly fired British Storm Shadow missiles at targets … Read more

Ukraine can’t win – POLITICO

Ukraine can’t win – POLITICO

“In Westminster … everybody still seems to think that we give Ukraine enough weaponry that somehow they’re going to win this war,” Farage said on his GB News show. “Yet when I get outside of Westminster and talk to ordinary folk, I’ve not met anybody in my last month who thinks Ukraine is ever going … Read more

Russia launches first intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Kyiv says – POLITICO

Russia launches first intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Kyiv says – POLITICO

The escalation comes after U.S. President Joe Biden last weekend authorized the use of American-supplied long-range missiles by Kyiv to strike targets inside Russia, finally responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s demands that Western allies loosen restrictions on donated weapons. The Kremlin warned there would be consequences for the move. Ukraine also reportedly fired British … Read more